Things to Do in Paramus

Busting a move you've never busted before—be it a contemporary ballet move, a jazzercise move, or a well-coordinated move to a nicer part of town and away from that mouthy opossum that keeps opening your mail—is a great way to get exercise, learn a new skill, and meet new and graceful friends. At Midtown Stomp, partners are encouraged to rotate, making the lessons as social as the open dance to help dancers learn new moves and catch the dance bug. Live music during the open dance will be provided by Phat Cat Swinger, a Hasselhoff-approved band that has toured the country and performed with Big Bad Voodoo Daddies, Royal Crown Revue, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, and The Coasters.

A cavalcade of pink shoes will march through the InterContinental Milwaukee, all in support of the American Cancer Society’s Stomp Out Breast Cancer. Guests are encouraged to don pink shoes, attire, and accessories as they enjoy tasty eats and brews—from local sponsors such as Leinenkugel, Blue Moon, and Batch 19 breweries, Kil@wat, Bar Louie Milwaukee, Maxie's Southern Comfort, and Blue's Egg—amid live crooning from Eric Ortiz of Rendition, a Chicago-based band that covers favorites such as The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back” and a blues rendition of “The Wheels on the Bus.” Guests will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets throughout the night or slip in bids for various items during the silent auction.

All proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society, a volunteer-based program that reaches 3,400 communities nationwide. Though the ACS supports research, education, and advocacy for all types of cancer, it helps a large number of breast-cancer patients, offering phone counseling 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

When it came time to name her business, Pamela Parisi looked to her own nickname: The Elegant Tightwad. She earned the moniker during 20 years spent in the fashion industry as a clothing designer, manufacturer, and mannequin guidance counselor. Parisi developed a reputation for her conflicting loves for designer clothes and fiscal responsibility. Always a problem solver, she quickly learned to marry her two passions by developing extensive knowledge of designer showrooms and the wholesale prices they charge. Today, she uses her nose for bargains to guide tour groups to the best deals on designer clothes and accessories. Her cash-saving tours have even garnered the attention of CNN and Elle magazine. In addition to her Garment District Diva tours, Parisi has also extended her expertise into the world of food. Her tasting excursions explore some of the most tempting eats in Hell's Kitchen, from Italian and Greek specialties to sweet treats from bakeries and ice cream shops.

Golden Bridge was founded in 1985 by world-renowned yogi Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa. She rooted the studio’s focus in the Kundalini yoga style, which was brought to the west by Yogi Bhajan—a master yogi, doctor of philosophy, and author who has spent his life promoting world peace. Today, Golden Bridge’s New York– and Los Angeles–based studios continue to spread the teachings of Kundalini yoga, which combines meditation, prayer, movement, and breathing exercises into a comprehensive practice.

At Golden Bridge NYC, Amrita Kaur and her team of certified instructors continue the tradition of fusing individual and universal consciousness through their yoga classes. They lead students through Kundalini’s gentle postures and meditative chants, hatha yoga’s flowing poses, and early-morning sadhana’s dual practices of emotional cleansing and sneaking up on a still-slumbering sun. These well-trained and supportive instructors also teach others to carve out their own spiritual paths through teacher-training programs in Kundalini, prenatal, and Y.O.G.A. for Youth.

Symphony Space is a multi-disciplinary performing arts organization at 2537 Broadway on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Performances take place in the 760-seat Peter Jay Sharp Theatre or the 160-seat Leonard Nimoy Thalia theater.

For almost three decades, the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra has harnessed the melodious power of strings, horns, woodwinds, and percussion to re-create classical pieces and vivify modern works. Shows speckle the schedule throughout the year, welcoming duos for “Date Night!” performances, delighting the senses with songs by local choirs, and celebrating snowmen’s birthdays with classic holiday tunes.